James L. Mullins

James L. Mullins, age 85, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at the Residential Living Center in Garnett, Kansas. He was born on July 27, 1931, in Anderson County, Kansas, the son of Glen Mullins and Pearl (Mace). Jim grew up in the Mont Ida area graduating from Welda High School with the Class of 1949. Jim was united in marriage to Claudia Melissa Stainbrook and this union was blessed with five sons. Twin sons were born in 1960, who died shortly after birth. After High School Jim entered the Army and served in Korea as an Anti-Aircraft Gunner. Upon return, he married his sweetheart, Claudia, and began a logging career in Southeast Kansas which he continued until his 85th birthday. He was an avid Garnett Bulldog sports fan, and coached basketball in the community for 19 years. He was a member of the Garnett United Methodist Church. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Claudia Mullins on July 18, 2011; and one brother, Richard Mullins. James is survived by three sons, Michael B. Mullins and wife Elisa of Meriden, Kansas, Steven K. Mullins and wife Susan of Longmont, Colorado, and James Brian Mullins of El Dorado Springs, Colorado; grandchildren, Miranda Mullins, Audrey Mullins, Ian Mullins, Elsa Mullins, Isaac Nemcek-Kranz, and Deleana Mullins; one great grandchild, Olivia Wulfkoetter. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, November 21, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church, Garnett, with burial following in the Garnett Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .